Is Food Taking Up Too Much Brain Space?
In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake breaks down what disordered eating really means - and why it’s more common than you think. Learn to recognize the subtle signs of food obsession, understand its impact on your mental and physical health, and discover practical steps to find peace with food - no “rock bottom” required. Listen now: Episode 418 – What Is Disordered Eating?
Tired of tracking, “clean eating,” and toxic fitness pressure? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake shares how wellness culture can sneakily promote disordered behaviors, and what real, joyful health looks like instead. Learn the red flags to watch for and how to build a relationship with food and movement based on self-trust, not guilt.
Read MoreStruggling with body image? This blog and podcast episode explores the power of body respect as a realistic, sustainable alternative to body love, backed by research, real talk, and practical tips from intuitive eating dietitian and weight inclusive trainer Katie Hake.
Read MoreIn this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie addresses the common fear of weight gain associated with intuitive eating. She offers compassionate strategies to overcome this fear while delving into the deep societal and personal pressures that contribute to our anxieties about body size.
Read MoreWhat is intuitive eating? What are the 10 principles of intuitive eating? Does it work? Who is it for? Check out this beginner’s guide to this non-diet approach as well as the updated research from 2025.
Read MoreWithout body attunement, you might be making decisions around food or movement or self-care based on what others say you should do, or based on food rules and diet culture norms. That’s why today, I’m uncovering what body attunement even is and how important it is going to be for you as you become an intuitive eater.
Read MoreWhen it comes to adopting a non-diet approach, leaning into self-love is an absolute must. Besides, Intuitive eating is where self-love and self-care meet science. Listen in today as I share 10 habits of self-love that every woman should adopt.
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the binge restrict cycle or the diet cycle? Are you new to a non-diet approach, and worried it won’t work for you? Maybe you identify as a binge eater or emotional eater and are curious what impact it has on your health? If you’ve dieted or restricted for years, it’s possible you might feel ‘addicted’ to food or that you have no ‘self-control’. This blog post will give an overview of the binge restrict cycle, explain what it is, the problems it can cause, and how to stop the cycle for good.
Read MoreAre you ready to find fun and innovative ways to move your body? Are you looking to heal your relationship with movement in general? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this episode is for you! Meet personal trainer, fitness educator, and social media influencer, Kaisa Keranen!
Read MoreWhat is the Intuitive Eating Hunger and Fullness Scale? How do you use it and where should you aim to be? Check out this beginner’s guide to using the hunger scale on your intuitive eating or non-diet journey!
Read MoreDiet culture is infused in our society- but it doesn’t need to be the norm! You can protect your intuitive eating practices and mental health by taking these four steps in social settings.
Read MoreHere are four reasons why you might still be getting sucked into dieting- and how to change that!
Read MoreUnderstanding and connecting to your hunger can be tricky after years of dieting and letting society shape our definition of health. But, it IS possible to get back in touch with your hunger cues and what your body truly needs.
Read MoreGuilt occurs when we don’t give ourselves the permission to eat certain foods. The restriction we place can be physical and mental. One of the best ways to rid guilt is to try to make peace with food. Understanding intuitively that food is neutral- it is not good or bad, is a key piece of this. Once you understand this, the emotion around food can often dissipate.
Read MoreIn today's episode, I'm opening up about what Mondays and post-weekend guilt used to look like for me. Listen in as I chat about how to care for your health and wellbeing without all the guilt. Plus, catch my quick post-vacay life update!
Read MoreDiet culture is everywhere, so We're bound to encounter diet talk in social settings. But that doesn't mean it has to damage your relationship with food and your body. Listen in as I share 5 tips that will help you navigate diet talk like a boss, protecting your energy, mindset, and boundaries.
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